The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Techiman, Hon. Kwaku Adjei Mensah, encouraged young people to take advantage of the vast opportunities within the agricultural sector, labeling it a key driver for innovation, job creation, and national growth.
The MCE delivered this message at the Springboard Road Show 2025 in Techiman, the sixth stop of the national Ghana Grows initiative focused on youth empowerment. Hon. Mensah emphasized that agriculture is a viable path for employment and self-reliance, urging participants to acquire practical skills and utilize available government and private support systems to boost productivity.
The event, which also covered mental health and entrepreneurship, marked the road show’s shift from the northern regions to the middle belt. Two beneficiaries of the Ghana Grows Girls Club shared inspiring transformation stories:
- Ellen Anyaki established a garlic and ginger paste business after winning the 60-Day Backyard Farming Challenge.
- Haggar Sackey, inspired by soap-making skills acquired through the Empower360 training, created Evert & Co., a venture that trains senior high school students in entrepreneurship.
Traditional leaders, including Nana Kwadwo Yeboah (Ghana Grows Youth Ambassador), also attended and committed to mentoring young people. The Road Show, which aims to reach over 500,000 youth across all 16 regions, is now moving on to the Bono Region to continue advancing its message of innovation and enterprise.
